Background

Double D Distribution is a Salt Lake City, Utah-based trucking company serving the western United States with more than 40 trucks. Established in 1984, the company offers a wide range of transportation services, including asphalt, emulsion, crude oil, dry freight, reefer, and flatbed trucking. They prioritize reliability by investing in high-quality equipment and strict maintenance schedules to meet the evolving needs of their customers.

Double D Distribution sought an innovative solution to optimize their fuel expenditure and streamline their operations. With a fleet of 44 trucks traversing extensive routes daily, minimizing fuel costs and enhancing operational efficiency were paramount. Enter Boon, whose automation and decision-minimization tools, particularly the Fuel Recommendations product, have transformed Double D Distribution' fuel management strategy.

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Challenges

Prior to implementing Boon's Fuel Recommendations, Double D Distribution faced several challenges:

1. High Fuel Costs: Identifying the most cost-effective fueling stations was time-consuming and inconsistent, leading to higher fuel expenses.
2. Driver Communication: Continuous back-and-forth between dispatch and drivers about fuel stops created operational inefficiencies and consumed dispatchers’ bandwidth.
3. Driver Decision-Making: Drivers often had to make on-the-spot decisions regarding fueling, which didn't always align with cost optimization goals.

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Solution

Boon's Fuel Recommendations product addressed these challenges head-on by providing real-time notifications to drivers about the lowest cost in-network fuel stations along their routes. This seamless integration into Double D Distribution' daily operations ensured that drivers had clear, optimized instructions, reducing the need for driver decision-making and dispatcher communication.

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Results

Since implementing Boon's Fuel Recommendations, Double D Distribution has seen substantial benefits:

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• Average Daily Savings: $7.40 per truck per day on fuel
• Monthly Savings: With a fleet of 44 trucks, Double D Distribution saves approximately $9,768 per month
• Annual Savings: These monthly savings accumulate to a significant $117,216 annually

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Boon’s Fuel Recommendations pay for itself for Double D Distribution more than ten times over.

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Testimonial

"With its Fuel Recommendations product, Boon helps us select the lowest cost in-network fuel stations on our drivers' routes. On average, we save about $7.40 per truck per day on fuel. Beyond optimizing for fuel expenditure, Boon's recommendations minimize driver choice and reduce back-and-forth communications with our drivers." 

— Skyler Droubay, VP at Double D Distribution

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Conclusion

Boon's Fuel Recommendations product has proven to be a game-changer for Double D Distribution, delivering significant cost savings and operational efficiencies. By automating and optimizing the fuel decision-making process, Double D Distribution can focus more on their core business operations while benefiting from reduced fuel costs and streamlined communication with their drivers.

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To learn more about how Boon can help your business achieve similar results, give us a call at (408) 320-6950.